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New Construction on 8 Acres. Upscale Rural Luxury 'Cottage'

Hendersonville, NC, USA5.5 mi to Hendersonville center

House1230 sq. ft.

Sleeps: 6

Bedrooms: 2

Bathrooms: 2

Min Stay: 2 nights

Vacation in the country without roughing it.

Our designer cottage is a cozy, very comfortable 1200 sq. ft. residence. You'll have everything you need--just like home. We are situated on 8 acres. We are a working farm growing hydroponic lettuce and greens. We also grow a commercial lavender crop. We are surrounded by woods, which are home to lots of wildlife.

The cottage has lots of windows and natural light. The doors opren up to the large porch, perfect for relaxing and communing with nature. We have a gas grill and outdoor furniture. There is also a fire pit.

The living area has a vaulted ceiling, which give the cottage a sense of openess and spaciousness. There is a working wood burning fireplace to enjoy in cooler weather.

The bedrooms are good size, as are the bathrooms, with lots of pillows, sheets, and towels. The kitchen is well appointed and has many necessary pantry items. There is a play loft for the kids. All rooms have TV's hooked up to Direct TV. There are two Blue Ray players. Two TV's have DVR.

We have a private electric gate at the bottom of the long driveway to discourage sightseers. The area is surrounded by 13 miles of forest between Asheville and Brevard. Infrequently, a storm disrupts the power. We have a standby generator which is emergency backup for the greenhouse and for the well pump.

There are 63 undeveloped acres next to us, and three neighbors on bucolic three acre sites on the other side.

It's very peaceful here with abundant wildlife. The area has wild turkeys, an owl who lives near our driveway hill, many rabbits, squirrels, raccoons, deer, foxes, coyotes, bears, geese, ducks, birds of all sorts, and fish in the pond. New additions include chickens and a miniature goat. Hendersonville is a bird sanctuary, a nature lovers paradise.

Our farming activities consist of managing the greenhouse and cutting lavender in the summer. The lavender field is between the cottage and the greenhouse. There is no heavy equipment; no traffic.

We have two small trails on our property. Next to the storage container at the end closest to the main house is the entrance to go down one trail. At the bottom of the hill, cross the bridge and walk up the other side. Our property intersects the middle of that pond. The meadow below belongs to the other neighbors.

The cottage has two good size bedrooms, 2 luxurious full baths--one with a shower, one with a tub. There are eight sets of towels in one bath, four sets in the other. A hair dryer is in the master bathroom, as well as a make-up mirror. The top vanity drawers have plastic compartments for cosmetics, toothbrushes, etc. The top drawer also has extra toilet paper and Kleenex. The bottom drawers contain towels. Each bathroom has a small window and an exhaust fan.

The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom. There is one king bed in the master bedroom, one queen bed in the second bedroom, sleep sofa, and a couple of Aero beds. The beds are new and very comfortable. There are two extra sets of king sheets and extra pillows in the master bedroom closet. There are three extra sets of queen sheets in the second bedroom. There is an extra king blanket and king down blanket; queen extra comforter and quilt; extra standard pillows in the drawers under the bed in the second bedroom. Two sets of twin sheets and blankets. Each bedroom has a flat screen TV.

Play loft for the kids. We have created a play space with a table and chairs and two comfy bean bag chairs. TV as well as board games.

There is a washer and dryer in the laundry room. We have a Roomba to vacuum. There are cleaning products, if you need them. Housekeeping is available during your stay, if you want it, at $25/hr., minimum of 2 hrs.

The TV in the living room is on a swivel bracket. You can turn it to face the kitchen, the dining table, or the sofa. It also tilts up or down. We have Direct TV with most of the movie and sports channels.

There is no land telephone line. We currently use Verizon Mi-Fi for internet access.

There is a bistro table and two chairs on the porch; plush sofa with two chairs and four adirondack chairs also on the porch. There is a patio table and six chairs below; a fire pit with a bench and two chairs; a Weber grill and a gas grill.

We are dog lovers and welcome well behaved dogs. All dogs must be at least two years old and housebroken, spayed and neutered, non-marking, non-aggressive, well socialized dogs with current vaccinations and flea/tick treatment. We have dog dishes and dog towels.

Sorry, we are allergic to cats and can't have them in the cottage.

You will enjoy everything about your vacation in Hendersonville. We are in a rural area, but we're an easy drive to town. The best of both worlds.

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 2

Sleeps: 6

Owner

Brian Shapiro

Member Since 2009

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Mar 18, 2019

About Brian Shapiro

We have recently retired from our jobs in Miami--general contractor and preschool teacher. We moved to Cape Coral, FL for six months of the year and Hendersonville, NC for six months of the year.
We grow hydroponic lettuce and have a lavender commercial crop as well.

Brian Shapiro purchased this House in 2014

Why Brian Shapiro chose Hendersonville

Our family has owned the property for 35 yrs. We have always loved it and the location close to town and wilderness. We built a cottage to house family when they come to visit. When they're not here, we rent it as a vacation property. Enjoy rural peace and quiet and scenic wilderness nearby or restaurants and shopping in town.

Service for eight--porcelain.
Service for eight--melamine for outdoors.
Glassware, three sizes, for 10.
Lots of cooking utensils.
Wine glasses for 12.
Plastic glasses and wine glasses for outdoors.

Kitchen

New, full kitchen.

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

Seats four. Two high ottomans for additional indoor seating. Bistro set for two on porch. Patio dining for 6.

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television

TV in every room.

Satellite / Cable

Most movie and sports channels via Direct TV.

Stereo

Music via Direct TV.

DVD Player

Two Blue Ray players.

Books

Some novels, non-fiction, cookbooks.

Games

Some board games for adults and others for kids.

Toys

Crayons, markers.

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Outdoor area with fire pit. Short trails.

Outdoor Grill

Gas grill.

Deck / Patio

Large porch. Patio for outdoor dining. Gas BBQ grill.

Lanai / Gazebo

Covered porch.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

There are steps to the front door. Doorways are standard size.

Notes

Horseback riding available in Pisgah National Forest.

House Rules

Check-in: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

35 Reviews

Exceptional5/5

1 - 6 of 35

The property is exactly as described with nice finishes and a wonderful location.

5/5

Stayed Nov 2018

Elizabeth S.

We stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday with our three young children. The property had everything we could have needed for the holiday and the owner, Brian, was wonderful. We sat by the fire every night. My son loved the owners dog, Ozzie. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice cozy place near downtown Hendersonville. it’s about a 12 minutes drive to town. Thanks Brian for being such a wonderful host.

Published Nov 28, 2018

Perfect Mountain Retreat!

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Michele P.

My family of three along with our beagle stayed in this beautiful cabin two weeks ago and loved every minute of our time there. Brian was extremely responsive, calling to answer questions prior to booking and to answer last minute questions a couple of days prior to arrival. We arrived late (after 9pm) on a Friday night and Brian was there to give us a tour of the house and amenities. It seems he and his wife thought of everything! The kitchen is thoroughly stocked from cooking utensils to pots and pans to spices and plastic bags. All you need to bring is food! The beds are very comfortable and rooms are quiet. The bathrooms are fully stocked with spa like towels, tissue, hair dryer, etc. The satellite television and the internet (Verizon Mi-Fi) worked perfectly. Brian has games, puzzles, and books as well.

I am often wary of photos online as images can be deceiving. But that is not the case here. The photos you see are spot on. The cabin is very spacious and extremely clean. The surrounding mountains were peaceful and very conducive to dog walking. Mornings on the porch were divine...curled up on the sofa with coffee in hand while enjoying the fantastic forest view!

Brian makes every effort to make this house as friendly for dogs as for humans. My favorite touch was a dog bone shaped rug and two large bowls provided for food and water. He seriously though of everything!

We truly loved staying here and can't wait for the opportunity to spend another relaxing weekend in the mountains.

Published Oct 18, 2018

We great spot in he dersonville

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Beth V.

Nice clean, new construction ...loved it

Published Oct 5, 2018

Wonderful new home. Owners very helpful and friendly. And most importantly they allow pets!

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

amy

Lovely new home, well stocked with everything you need and more! Nicely decorated! Great location!

Published Sep 18, 2018

Excellent value! We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cabin!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Jane C.

This cabin is an excellent value in the Hendersonville area- convenient location to Hendersonville as well as DuPont State Park. It is tastefully decorated and immaculate. The kitchen is well equipped with anything you might need as well as spacious. Appliances are modern. Both bedrooms are tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Ceiling fans are awesome throughout the house! The master bath shower is spacious. The front porch is filled with morning sun and wonderful place to start your day! My family and I are already looking at our schedules for our next visit!

This gorgeous farmhouse house is tucked away in the Mountains and surrounded by nature and stillness. Minutes from town. The upscale farmhouse is so well put together, and Brian and Michele went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. They have thought of everything thing to make their guests feel comfortable and cared for. We loved the wraparound porch, French doors, huge windows, and especially the bed and there are views of the trees and property from every room!

I have recently relocated to North Carolina from Las Vegas and have spent the last several weeks staying in different VRBO's to get a feel for the different areas. I have fallen in love with this area, and Brian and Michael have become wonderful friends. This beautiful sanctuary is exactly what my heart and soul needed to relax, rejuvenate and regroup.

My dog loved curling up on the front porch and watching the squirrels, turkeys and all the different species of birds in the trees. We saw deer and bunnies walking around the property.

The only bad thing is having to leave this peaceful getaway. If you are looking for the perfect getaway surrounded by nature and comfort, this is your place!

~ Heather Wolf

Published Aug 7, 2018

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Hendersonville, NC, USA

Our rental house is in a fabulous location, 8 miles from downtown Hendersonville, 12 miles from Brevard, 16.5 miles from Saluda,, 22 miles from Asheville, 28 miles to Lake Lure, 41 miles to Greenville, SC. You can take easy day trips to many places like Cashiers, Highlands, Maggie Valley, Waynesville, Knoxville, Sevierville.

If you have a motorcycle, there is no better location for great rides. One of the best is following the ridge along 276 to Ceasar's Head, SC. The picturesque ride from here to Dupont Forest and then to Caesar's Head is so picturesque, and the view is amazing. Caesar's Head is about 20 min. from the property.

Kanuga Conference, a large Episcopalian retreat, is in walking distance. You can hike in their 1200 acres (no pets allowed). You can attend church on Sunday in their chapel in the woods in the summer.

Holmes State Educational Forest is 3 miles from us. Really nice picnic area. Dupont State Forest is 5 miles away. Pisgah National Forest is 20 miles from the house.

A 600 acre wedding venue, Jeter Mountain Farm, is close to us as well.

The Bike Farm is 3-4 miles from the house. They offer the best biking experience in Western North Carolina. They cater to all abilities; have tours and events, and instruction is available. They have events in conjunction with Oskar Blues.

We are situated in the perfect location for enjoying all the area has to offer. All activities are somewhere between 10 minutes and one hour away. It's an easy drive with no mountain switchbacks to almost all the cities near us.

The nearest grocery store, The Fresh Market, is 7 miles from the house. Harris Teeter is about another mile from there, as is Ingles.

The fire dept. is less than a mile from our house.

Our residence is about 1000 ft. from the rental house. There are three other houses near us, each on picturesque three acre lots. We have an electric gate to discourage sightseers from coming up our long driveway, which is about 1/2 mile from Crab Creek Rd. Crab Creek Rd. is the main road to Dupont Forest, and also a main road to Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, Cashiers, and Highlands.

Hendersonville now has several good restaurants. Many are downtown on Main St. We also enjoy Hubba, Hubba Barbeque, The Wood Room (barbeque and wood fired pizza), Seasons at the Highland Lake Inn, Great American Hot Dog (really good seafood--lobster rolls, fried clams; hamburgers, hot dogs, soup), Kin's Kitchen Chinese food (very good; every dish has its own flavor). The Underground Bakery is great. Joey's Bagels can't be beat (as good as any NY bagel).

There are many craft breweries in the area. Sierra Nevada newly opened their restaurant, and the brewery is open for tours nearby in Mills River. Book online only. Their 90 acre property has hiking and biking trails as well.

Oskar Blues Brewery is 10 miles from the house in Brevard. They have a tasting room.

We like to go to the many U-Pick farms in the area. September is apple picking time here. Strawberries in June and peaches in July. Pumpkins are everywhere in Oct. on 64 where most of the apple farms are. There are a couple of corn mazes in the area in the fall, and I believe one runs a haunted maze in Oct.

Zip lines are just north of Asheville and close to Saluda, NC. Eco tourism is popular.

There are a couple of wineries that give tours and have tastings. Burnt Shirt WInery has a lunch cafe.

Horseback riding is available in Pisgah National Forest. My neighbor also has gentle, trained horses for rent. You can make arrangements to have him take you to Dupont Forest with the horses. It's soooo beautiful.

ASAP, a farm promoting non-profit, offers a farm tour every Sept. You can visit something like 30 farms over two days. A couple of times in the summer, a member farm hosts a fund raising dinner on their farm.

Antiquing, shopping, driving the scenic routes, hiking, tubing, and much more is available close by. Some of the world's best fly fishing is on the Davidson River in Pisgah. You can just pull your car over by the fish hatchery and go fishing (license needed). There are guides at the outfitter at the entrance to Pisgah.

There is a large garden/flower show in Hendersonville in May, and the Apple Festival is the first weekend in Sept.

There are too many festivals and art events in the summer and fall to list here. Don't forget to go to the many area farmers markets. This area has quite a few artisan food producers.

I'm sure I've left out many activities. This area is incredibly beautiful, interesting, and friendly. You will have a hard time finding the time to do everything that interests you.